Joique Bell “feeling 100 percent” after knee injury

Posted by Josh Alper on July 8, 2014, 2:10 PM EST

AP

The Lions practiced without running back Joique Bell during OTAs and minicamp as Bell made his way back from a knee injury, but it doesn’t look like they’ll have to go without him when training camp opens later this month.

Bell, who signed a three-year extension with the team this offseason, received clearance to start running at full speed two weeks ago. Bell says that has gone well and that he will report to camp a few days early to make sure all remains well with the knee, but he doesn’t have much doubt that he’s fit enough to get back on the field.

The player with the most carries by the end of the season could be the guy with the lowest fumbling rate. Hold on to the ball and gash for yardage. We need players that can do both. Dancing and posturing is optional and need not be a priority.

New coaches don’t care what you did last year. If they like Riddick, then Bell is in danger of falling into the Mark Ingram role on that offense. That would be unfortunate because he’s worked his way into the league and onto the field after going undrafted.

I like the kid but if the new offense is modeled after the Saints then no single back is going to dominate carries or touches. They may be successful on the field but avoid in fantasy.

Bell is their best RB. Reggie is a fumble machine and still isn’t over Kim K.

Matt Stafford will need this guy. Calvin can’t carry the team, especially with Marshall and Jeffery being the biggest threat in the NFCN, when it comes to the passing game. Stafford is the 3rd best starting QB in the NFCN.
Teddy Bridgewater might have something to say about that.

Lions stay in the pit they have been in for years….again this season. Caldwell sunk the Colts and won’t help the already been sunk, Lions.

They need to get Leshoure involved even if they feel the other 3 are our guys! Show his value n try n trade him! If he shows good upside in preseason maybe mid-late pick that next year can be packaged n slide up!